Chamaecrista (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having sensitive leaves and suddenly dehiscing pods; some species placed in genus Cassia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chamaecrista is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae, native to the Americas.
- The Chamaecrista species are often used as ornamental plants in tropical gardens due to their attractive flowers and foliage.
- Chamaecrista nictitans, also known as partridge pea, is a common weed in fields and along roadsides in many parts of North America.
- Some species of Chamaecrista have been used in traditional medicine for their antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- The genus Chamaecrista was previously classified as a part of the genus Cassia, but is now recognized as a distinct genus based on molecular and morphological differences.